Does anyone know which type of stainless steel the Tradere was made from? From what I’ve read, I’ve only seen it described as recycled made in the U.S.A.
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A photo of their razor
A photo of their razor
I believe 303, but even Richard wasn’t sure at this point.
Well, it doesn’t exist yet, but it looks an awful lot like a Tradere because it is one.
Watching the FB live feed with Shane now and asked him directly about price point....he said they're still figuring it out but it'll be premium lol...said he'd 'try to keep it reasonable'.
Also said it'll be regular production, just under Razors on his menu, not a separate thing or company. Said he'd keep making them as long as people buy them.
Serial numbers for each razor, starting at 2000, OG guy doesn't know exactly when the original numbers stopped.
No separate parts......have to buy the entire razor, said he might change that in the future, but doesn't think so.
All polished, no mismatched parts (matte handle and polished head is a no go)
Also said it'll be regular production, just under Razors on his menu, not a separate thing or company. Said he'd keep making them as long as people buy them.
Serial numbers for each razor, starting at 2000, OG guy doesn't know exactly when the original numbers stopped.
No separate parts......have to buy the entire razor, said he might change that in the future, but doesn't think so.
All polished, no mismatched parts (matte handle and polished head is a no go)
I wonder what the point was of numbering the razors if it wasn’t being kept track of?
It’s more for the customer than for the business. It’s also possible that Richard kept track back in 2012-2014, but doesn’t have that information now. A lot of his records have understandably disappeared over time. He now has a guess as to what the final serial number is, but he’s not positive. Honestly though, I’d probably start at 2000 anyway. I think that gap signals that this is something new and fresh. I wouldn’t want to begin with #1163 (or whatever the number is) and even #1200 seems like a lame place to start.
I’m excited. Thanks for the video! Putting a face with the project makes me want more of your razors.
Thanks Shane for being so responsive. It’s very exciting that you’re bringing the Tradere back into production!
Thanks for reporting back.
Man that razor sounds like it's gonna
Be a real "CLASS ACT".
I'm really looking forward to this! I've always heard of the Tradere but got into wet shaving too late for them, so definitely interested.
Sounds like you're pretty set on the numbering starting at 2000. One option would be starting at 19000 to signify 2019, next year could be the 20000s, etc... If you use a higher number you could order the OCs and SBs separately, i.e. OCs are 19001, 19002, etc. then SBs 19500, 19501, etc.
Sounds like you're pretty set on the numbering starting at 2000. One option would be starting at 19000 to signify 2019, next year could be the 20000s, etc... If you use a higher number you could order the OCs and SBs separately, i.e. OCs are 19001, 19002, etc. then SBs 19500, 19501, etc.
It was almost a given that this would be premium pricing. Or else, why bother?
My guess is price will be somewhere between the RS-10 and Wolfman's most basic finishes.
One thing is for sure, I don't think this will be a blind buy for me...because I doubt a razor made
in the several hundreds will retain its value the way the earlier versions do. Some guy (who Im pretty
certain is a member here, going by his ebayID) is trying to cash out both his Traderes for about $2,100
before the rarity factor of these razors evaporates.
I'll watch and read a lot of reviews before dipping my toes in but no reason why this shouldn't
be a milestone release.
My SB and the OC 2nd gen Combs. Will pull my 1st Gen OC tomorrow. I had a wonderful shave with the 2nd OC yesterday.
I guess that gives me an idea how much is the price. Thanks for sharing
Correction: I saw his video and it appears that while the original
product drawings are no longer around, the heads are reverse engineered
from the original so 100% identical in terms of the gaps, geometry etc.
So reading old reviews will probably suffice.
product drawings are no longer around, the heads are reverse engineered
from the original so 100% identical in terms of the gaps, geometry etc.
So reading old reviews will probably suffice.
That’s quite a leap in reasoning. I’m merely asking how would one distinguish an “original” Tradere from a Blackland Tradere. Some people may want an original Tradere some may want the new Tradere. Just like some people want an original Darwin while others want the new Darwin from Bullgoose. Nevertheless, some unscrupulous person may attempt to sell a new version and state that it’s an original if both versions are identical.
Shane said it will say Blackland on the baseplate.
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Thanks and I can’t wait to see how the production turns out.
Thanks.
no chance...the new version has both tradere and backland stamped on it with a serial no that
starts from #2000...
Had to come back to this thread to add some philosophical thoughts.
I find it fascinating how memories morph over time. In the medical field, I see it all the time. For example, I'll be asked to see a child who has had various symptoms for several months. During that time, he/she has been seen by multiple providers on multiple occasions. The notes from all those encounters are in the medical record, so I can read them.
Then I meet the family and take a history. It's remarkable how the story they tell me differs from the story the medical record tells. In that situation, I always trust the record more than the history taken at the bedside, because memories are more accurate the less time has passed since the events in question. It's one of the reasons that I keep a journal.
Anyway, what does this have to do with shaving, or with the Tradere, you ask? Well, my recollection is that the Tradere was one of the best razors I ever had, and that I enjoyed shaving with the Tradere as much or more than with any other DE razor I ever had in my stable.
But last night I took the opportunity to search old threads about the Tradere razor, and I found a couple of posts that I made back at the time that I actually had the Tradere in my hot hands and was actually using it, and, as you may have guessed by now, my recollection of that distant time has drifted from the reality. So, without further adieu, here is what I had to say about the Tradere when the memory of it was fresh:
It's clear that I liked the razor, but the superlatives that fill my mind right now in my memory clearly were a little more toned down when I actually had the razor in my hand. It's also interesting that I compared the brass iKon SBS favorably with the Tradere (although I remember that I have always wished the SBS were lighter).
I also found another member saying that he was trying to decide whether the Tradere shaved better than his iKon S3S, which has a similar design (although I think it was patterned after the Pils rather than the Tradere). I currently own an S3S, and I really enjoy it.
Not saying that I'm not going to purchase the new Tradere. Just saying that "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is certainly true of me and the Tradere!
I find it fascinating how memories morph over time. In the medical field, I see it all the time. For example, I'll be asked to see a child who has had various symptoms for several months. During that time, he/she has been seen by multiple providers on multiple occasions. The notes from all those encounters are in the medical record, so I can read them.
Then I meet the family and take a history. It's remarkable how the story they tell me differs from the story the medical record tells. In that situation, I always trust the record more than the history taken at the bedside, because memories are more accurate the less time has passed since the events in question. It's one of the reasons that I keep a journal.
Anyway, what does this have to do with shaving, or with the Tradere, you ask? Well, my recollection is that the Tradere was one of the best razors I ever had, and that I enjoyed shaving with the Tradere as much or more than with any other DE razor I ever had in my stable.
But last night I took the opportunity to search old threads about the Tradere razor, and I found a couple of posts that I made back at the time that I actually had the Tradere in my hot hands and was actually using it, and, as you may have guessed by now, my recollection of that distant time has drifted from the reality. So, without further adieu, here is what I had to say about the Tradere when the memory of it was fresh:
It's clear that I liked the razor, but the superlatives that fill my mind right now in my memory clearly were a little more toned down when I actually had the razor in my hand. It's also interesting that I compared the brass iKon SBS favorably with the Tradere (although I remember that I have always wished the SBS were lighter).
I also found another member saying that he was trying to decide whether the Tradere shaved better than his iKon S3S, which has a similar design (although I think it was patterned after the Pils rather than the Tradere). I currently own an S3S, and I really enjoy it.
Not saying that I'm not going to purchase the new Tradere. Just saying that "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is certainly true of me and the Tradere!
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